A Desert Adventure for Everyone
Author: Malcolm Costello | Published: February 5, 2025 | Category: Notes from the Desert This article originally appeared in The Bulletin on January 30, 2025. A volunteer recounts the many […]
Read MoreProtect Imperiled Oregon Desert Fish, Wildlife and Plants
The state of Oregon is updating its State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), which will guide investment of millions of dollars to conserve our most sensitive fish, wildlife and plants in […]
Read MoreComing Up: 2025 Conservation Priorities
Priorities and pathways to success in the year ahead. Oregon’s high desert features millions of acres of expansive sagebrush plains, emerald ribbons of streamside habitat, iconic mountain ranges, craggy canyons […]
Read MoreSpend a Weekend Biking in the Steens
Author: Renee Schiavone | Published: December 27, 2024 | Category: Where-To This article originally appeared in The Bulletin. Discover the stark contrasts and deep beauty of Oregon’s first high desert […]
Read MoreBeneath the Surface: Desert Mussels
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for the final event of the High Desert Speaker Series as we dive beneath the surface of high desert streams and into the hidden world […]
Read MoreSpecies Spotlight: Columbia Clubtail
Author: Anne White | Published: December 13, 2024 | Category: Species Spotlight This article originally appeared in the Fall + Winter 2024 Desert Ramblings A flashy prehistoric insect. Dragonflies are […]
Read MoreFossils and the Future: Lessons from Oregon’s Ecological Past
Spend an evening with Oregon Natural Desert Association as we continue the High Desert Speaker Series by uncovering the fossilized world of eastern Oregon. Dr. Samantha Hopkins, University of Oregon […]
Read MoreA Year in the Life: Oregon’s Desert Owls
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association as we kick off our 2025 High Desert Speaker Series with an absorbing evening all about high desert owls. Paul Bannick, acclaimed author and wildlife […]
Read MoreProtecting Oregon’s Wildlife
Author: Renee Schiavone | Published: November 27, 2024 | Category: Coming Up This article originally appeared in the Fall + Winter 2024 Desert Ramblings Your key role in caring for […]
Read MorePublic Lands Management Glossary
Here’s a closer look at public lands management planning in Oregon’s high desert: Resource Management Plans The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) uses resource management plans (RMPs) to provide the […]
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